A hospital is in the process or replacing the current stock of conventional syringes and needles with new, redesigned models. What is the priority outcome that is sought by this change?
A) Increased accuracy of parenteral drug doses
B) Reduction in nurses' risks of needlestick injuries
C) Interchangeability of needles for subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
D) Reduction in clients' risks of nosocomial infections
B
Feedback:
Conventional syringes and needles are being redesigned to avoid needlestick injuries and thus to reduce the risk for acquiring a blood-borne viral disease such as hepatitis or AIDS. Redesigned syringes in needles do not increase the accuracy of drug administration or reduce the risk of nosocomial infections. Subcutaneous and intramuscular injections require different sized needles.
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